Chief Seattle letters batch notes long tenure and civic views
A collection of Chief Seattle letters to diverse readers including Richard Mills of the Pennsylvania Railway, candy retailers, bus operators, Roy J. Kinnear, state editors, a post office cat, naval personnel, a newsboy, Gov. Hart, city council, and federal officials. The missives praise loyalty, advise on smoking aboard buses, comment on taxes and spending, commend journalist readers, and urge legal prosecutions with civic minded tone. Several pieces reference public life in Washington and Oregon regions and mention the term Big Chief Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Mills
Pennsylvania Railway
Pennsylvania Railroad
Columbus
Ohio
Seattle
United States Naval
Wearers of Spring Hats Urged to Brace for Snowy January
A Dear Ladies note from Chile Seattle comments on winter headgear, praising the style but warning that January may still bring snow. The writer cautions that blooming flowers on hats could freeze as the season remains unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chile
Seattle
To That Foolish Truck Driver Dear Fellow
A veteran Seattle voice scolds a truck driver for dangerous cornering near Pike and Seventh. He urges pedestrians have priority and urges careful driving to prevent fatalities, urging the driver to slow around corners and watch for unaware pedestrians. CHIEF SEATTLE signs off with a reflective note to the mayoral staff about staffing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike and
Seventh
Chien
Seattle
Three Live Ghosts at Wilkes Impresses Cast and Crew
Mil waukee actor James Blaine debuts as Jimmie Gubbing in a post war comedy set in Blighty. Maxine Miles dominates as Mrs Gubbins with sharp Dickensian flair. ensemble including Howard Russell Arthur Allard Mary Thorne and others. Performances nightly with matinees Wednesday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattie
James Blaine
Milwaukee
Altho
Jimmie Gubbing
Mr. Blaine
Maxine Miles
Russell
Arthur Allard
Mary Thorne
Rowe
Arthur Belasco
Jhna Elmendorf
John Nickerson
Weday
Tanlac Sold in Seattle at Bartell’s Drugstores Ad
Tanlac is sold in Seattle at Bartell’s Drugstores and by leading druggists everywhere. This advertisement notes widespread availability and promotes the tonic’s distribution through reputable outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Bartell
Adlerika promoted as double action intestinal cleanser
An advertisement claims Adlerika acts as an intestinal antiseptic and complete system cleanser. It wards off stomach and bowel troubles by eliminating harmful microbes, relieving pressure from the heart, and aiding natural bowel movements. Endorsements from physicians and multiple druggists from Seattle and Bartell Drug Co are cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherika
Lenglois
James Weaver
F. M. Prettyman
J. B. Puckett
Seattle
Swift Drug Co
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Second Ave
Pine ST
Standard Furniture Co
L. Schoenfeld & Sons Agen
Tacoma L. Schoenfeld & Sons
Peattle
Postoffice
Plana
Barry
Jack Walker
Hockey Flash
Jack
Victoria
Beattie Fana
Chile Bhattle
Centralia Fund
Centralia
France
Berattle
Burns Poe
Internal Revenue
Burns
Bready
Roy J. Kinnear
Roy
Building Owners and Managers’ Association
Tacoma
Washington
Kitty
Fourth
Union
Gov. Hart
Skagit
Caldwell
BY Glenn Hughes
Wilked Theatre
Cooperative Stock Company
Max Maren
Guy Bolton
Anita Stewart
Arthur Kay
Geo. M. Cohans
Wallingford
Clayton
Selomd
Britta
Molly
Ben Turpin
Edna Purviance
Tom Lantsche
The
Spirit of
Let
Knights Templar
Knights Templar of
Richmond Beach High School
Kent High School
Ruth Magner
John Magner
Bessie Carlson
Virginia Tapscott
Eva Gussenberger
Catherine Courtnet
Kent
B. W. Grove
J. Brown
Columbia St
Seattie
Reading
Miss Howard
Adlerika
Ardenia Howard
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